Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-Israel-15672694) - 2022 -
CRC - 3/17/21
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Driving and Operating
Press the release button to select a gear.
Push the brake pedal and press the release
button to select a gear.
Shift freely to select a gear.
Engine braking
To utilise the engine braking effect, select L
when driving downhill, if necessary.
Engine braking is most effective in drive
range L. If drive range L is selected at too
high a speed, the transmission remains in
the current gear until the vehicle
slows down.
Note
Use of engine compression during long
mountainous descents may prolong the life
of your brakes.
Kickdown
For faster acceleration:
.
Press the accelerator pedal all the way
down and hold.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
ratio depending on the engine speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault,
*
illuminates. The
transmission no longer shifts automatically
or manually because it is locked in a
certain gear.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a
workshop.
Interruption of Power Supply
If the power supply is interrupted, the shift
lever cannot be moved out of the P position.
If the battery is discharged, start the vehicle
using jump leads.
.
If the battery is not the cause of the fault,
release shift lever and remove the ignition
key from the ignition lock (vehicles with
ignition switch).
Release shift lever
This vehicle is equipped with a shift lock
control. The shift lock control is designed to:
.
Prevent movement of the shift lever out
of P (park) unless the ignition is in ON/
RUN and the brake pedal is applied.
The shift lock control is always functional
except in the case of a discharged battery.